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IAF MD 6 / Global ACI TECH-3-005 Application of ISO 14065 for Environmental Information Validation and Verification Bodies

International (IAF MLA and Global ACI Arrangement signatories)
vGlobal ACI TECH-3-005 (M) v1.01 (issued 10 July 2026, implemented 28 August 2026), carrying forward IAF MD 6:2024
3 domains
10 controls

The mandatory accreditation criteria added to ISO 14065 for bodies validating and verifying greenhouse gas and other environmental information: competence evaluation, programme development, engagement types and agreed-upon procedures, client cooperation and marks, strategic analysis, materiality, professional scepticism, traceable documentation and the wording of factual findings reports.

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IAF MD 6 / Global ACI TECH-3-005 Application of ISO 14065 for Environmental Information Validation and Verification Bodies is a compliance framework from International (IAF MLA and Global ACI Arrangement signatories) with 3 domains and 10 controls. The largest domains are Clause 9: Process requirements – IAF MD 6 / Global ACI TECH-3-005 Application of ISO 14065 for Environmental Information Validation and Verification Bodies (8 controls), Clause 7: Resource requirements – IAF MD 6 / Global ACI TECH-3-005 Application of ISO 14065 for Environmental Information Validation and Verification Bodies (1 controls), Clause 8: Validation and verification programme – IAF MD 6 / Global ACI TECH-3-005 Application of ISO 14065 for Environmental Information Validation and Verification Bodies (1 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.

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Clause 7: Resource requirements – IAF MD 6 / Global ACI TECH-3-005 Application of ISO 14065 for Environmental Information Validation and Verification Bodies

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Controls in the Clause 7: Resource requirements – IAF MD 6 / Global ACI TECH-3-005 Application of ISO 14065 for Environmental Information Validation and Verification Bodies domain of IAF MD 6 / Global ACI TECH-3-005 Application of ISO 14065 for Environmental Information Validation and Verification Bodies: 1 controls
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iaf-md-6-global-aci-tech-3-005-application-of-iso-14065-for-environmental-information-validation-and-verification-bodies::MD 7.3.1Demonstrate how personnel competence was evaluated, by competent evaluators

Clause 8: Validation and verification programme – IAF MD 6 / Global ACI TECH-3-005 Application of ISO 14065 for Environmental Information Validation and Verification Bodies

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Controls in the Clause 8: Validation and verification programme – IAF MD 6 / Global ACI TECH-3-005 Application of ISO 14065 for Environmental Information Validation and Verification Bodies domain of IAF MD 6 / Global ACI TECH-3-005 Application of ISO 14065 for Environmental Information Validation and Verification Bodies: 1 controls
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iaf-md-6-global-aci-tech-3-005-application-of-iso-14065-for-environmental-information-validation-and-verification-bodies::MD 8.1Run a development process before operating in any new validation or verification programme

Clause 9: Process requirements – IAF MD 6 / Global ACI TECH-3-005 Application of ISO 14065 for Environmental Information Validation and Verification Bodies

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Controls in the Clause 9: Process requirements – IAF MD 6 / Global ACI TECH-3-005 Application of ISO 14065 for Environmental Information Validation and Verification Bodies domain of IAF MD 6 / Global ACI TECH-3-005 Application of ISO 14065 for Environmental Information Validation and Verification Bodies: 8 controls
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iaf-md-6-global-aci-tech-3-005-application-of-iso-14065-for-environmental-information-validation-and-verification-bodies::MD 9.2.1Confirm the type of engagement with the client
iaf-md-6-global-aci-tech-3-005-application-of-iso-14065-for-environmental-information-validation-and-verification-bodies::MD 9.2.2Use agreed-upon procedures within accredited work only under the stated conditions
iaf-md-6-global-aci-tech-3-005-application-of-iso-14065-for-environmental-information-validation-and-verification-bodies::MD 9.3.1Require client cooperation on material facts and govern references to the V/VB and its marks
iaf-md-6-global-aci-tech-3-005-application-of-iso-14065-for-environmental-information-validation-and-verification-bodies::MD 9.4.2.1Document the results of the strategic analysis
iaf-md-6-global-aci-tech-3-005-application-of-iso-14065-for-environmental-information-validation-and-verification-bodies::MD 9.5.4.1Perform a materiality assessment on quantitative statements
iaf-md-6-global-aci-tech-3-005-application-of-iso-14065-for-environmental-information-validation-and-verification-bodies::MD 9.5.4.2Conduct the engagement with professional scepticism
iaf-md-6-global-aci-tech-3-005-application-of-iso-14065-for-environmental-information-validation-and-verification-bodies::MD 9.6.1Keep documentation traceable enough to show the validation or verification risk was reduced to an acceptable level
iaf-md-6-global-aci-tech-3-005-application-of-iso-14065-for-environmental-information-validation-and-verification-bodies::MD 9.7.1.3.1Word reports of factual findings so they do not state or imply assurance

What is IAF MD 6 / Global ACI TECH-3-005 Application of ISO 14065 for Environmental Information Validation and Verification Bodies and who does it apply to?

IAF MD 6 / Global ACI TECH-3-005 Application of ISO 14065 for Environmental Information Validation and Verification Bodies is a compliance framework from International (IAF MLA and Global ACI Arrangement signatories) with 3 domains and 10 controls. The mandatory accreditation criteria added to ISO 14065 for bodies validating and verifying greenhouse gas and other environmental information: competence evaluation, programme development, engagement types and agreed-upon procedures, client cooperation and marks, strategic analysis, materiality, professional scepticism, traceable documentation and the wording of factual findings reports. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

What does IAF MD 6 / Global ACI TECH-3-005 Application of ISO 14065 for Environmental Information Validation and Verification Bodies actually require?

IAF MD 6 / Global ACI TECH-3-005 Application of ISO 14065 for Environmental Information Validation and Verification Bodies has 10 controls organised across 3 domains. The largest domains are Clause 9: Process requirements – IAF MD 6 / Global ACI TECH-3-005 Application of ISO 14065 for Environmental Information Validation and Verification Bodies (8 controls), Clause 7: Resource requirements – IAF MD 6 / Global ACI TECH-3-005 Application of ISO 14065 for Environmental Information Validation and Verification Bodies (1 controls), Clause 8: Validation and verification programme – IAF MD 6 / Global ACI TECH-3-005 Application of ISO 14065 for Environmental Information Validation and Verification Bodies (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.

If I already comply with another framework, how much of IAF MD 6 / Global ACI TECH-3-005 Application of ISO 14065 for Environmental Information Validation and Verification Bodies do I already cover?

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